Robber wears security uniform jacket as disguise

Waitakere Police are investigating a shop holdup in which the offender wore a Chubb uniform jacket to avoid suspicion.

The robbery occurred at the Eroxxx Adult Shop in New Lynn about 8.30pm on Saturday.

Detective Constable Cyrus Robinson of the Waitakere CIB said it was a concern that the offender used the uniform of a well-known security firm. "... the lone staff member was not at all suspicious of the man due to the jacket and dark blue pants he was wearing," he said.

Mr Robinson said the offender presented what was described as a plastic pistol and demanded money. He struggled with the staff member before reaching into the till and leaving with a large amount of cash.

The offender is described as a male Polynesian of medium to stocky build, about 1.72m tall.

Waitakere Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact them.

- NZPA